On the road

On the road I passed a man,twice my age He told me "Keep your chin up ; life only gets harder when you don't see things coming" I lifted my head On the road I saw a car speed pass me On the back window was written "Just get this over with!" I slowed down and took my time On the road I hear a woman She said "You look lost" In reply I said "I am,where is home?" She replied "Its where the heart is,I was told to pass it on" I followed my heart On the road I catch a fragrance Of the flower bed around the grave The beautiful contradiction I appreciated life more On the road I feel a much older I see my skin wrinkled I keep walking On the road I see a young woman She looks lost so I say to her "If your lost,home is where the heart is don't forget to pass it on" On my way home On the road I see a man fixing his car He said "Can't I just get this over with" I keep pace,no need to rush On the road I see a young man He looks familiar with his head hanging down I say "Keep your chin up,life only gets harder when you don't see things coming" He lifted his head On the road to find himself...

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